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Trip from Markham, IL to Spring Bay, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

140.5 mi

226 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Markham, IL, IL

Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown Spring Bay, IL, IL

Spring Bay, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Spring Bay, IL covers 140.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, IL 29, South Prairie Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.6 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.2 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 140.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 140.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and IL 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.6 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and IL 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 80.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 103.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
93.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 180 South: Hennepin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
5
103.4 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Peoria
4
122 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | IL 17 / Ferry Street

Turn left onto IL 17 / Ferry Street

Navigation decision point

5
140.5 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | North Oswego Street

Turn left onto North Oswego Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Markham, IL to Spring Bay, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.

Peoria

103.4 mi in | ~1h 57m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 92.6 mi 1h 43m
IL 29 16.5 mi 19m
South Prairie Street 16.3 mi 28m
I 180 8.7 mi 9m
Ferry Street 1.6 mi 2m
Kedzie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
North Tremont Street 0.4 mi <1m
Catherine Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 92.6 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Spring Bay, IL.

1

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 6 sec · 163rd Street
2

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West
4

Merge onto I 80

93 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
6

Continue on I 180

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 180
7

Keep slight right at fork

2.1 mi · 2 min
Toward Peoria
8

Continue on IL 29

17 mi · 19 min · IL 29
9

Turn left onto IL 17

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ferry Street
10

Turn right onto IL 26

16 mi · 28 min · South Prairie Street
11

Continue on IL 26

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Tremont Street
12

Turn right onto Catherine Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Catherine Street
13

Turn left onto North Oswego Street

21 ft · 0 sec · North Oswego Street
14

Arrive at destination

North Oswego Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.2 miles from Markham, IL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.2 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Bay, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Markham, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Markham, IL

This is one driving day of about 140.5 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Markham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 92.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.2 mi from Markham, IL · 1h 19m into the drive

city in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

La Salle, IL

70 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.2 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.6 miles.

Arriving in Spring Bay, IL

The final approach into Spring Bay, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spring Bay, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.97 one way

$43.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.12 $48.23
premium $4.89 $27.04 $54.08
diesel $5.61 $31.02 $62.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.2 0 $14.75 $6.74
Efficient EV 35.1 0 $12.29 $5.62
EV Truck/SUV 56.2 0 $19.67 $8.99

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Markham, IL

Night in Markham on Thursday

Local time

9:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Bay, IL

Night in Spring Bay on Thursday

Local time

9:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Markham, IL to Spring Bay, IL covers 140.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, IL 29, South Prairie Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.2 miles from Markham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 103.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Markham, IL to Spring Bay, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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